Toronto address · Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence
253 Melrose Ave
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 (6 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Revision issued
New house · New building
Revision 02: proposal to change the layout of basement and make the second unit as a one bedroom unit. Location of the windows at the basement and second floor have been changed and the fire shutter has been eliminated. Revision 01 - add studio apartment in the basement, decreased height of the basement, increased the height of the pair wall to maximumProposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 23 193727 DEM, 23 116040 ZAP, 23 126353 MV and Final and Binding A0188/23NY.
Applied Apr 8, 2026 · issued Apr 21, 2026 · Permit 23 193734 BLD (revision 02)
- Revision issued
New house · New building
Revision 01 - add studio apartment in the basement, decreased height of the basement, increased the height of the pair wall to maximumProposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 23 193727 DEM, 23 116040 ZAP, 23 126353 MV and Final and Binding A0188/23NY.
Applied Jul 4, 2024 · issued Oct 15, 2024 · 2 homes added · Permit 23 193734 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 23 193727 DEM, 23 116040 ZAP, 23 126353 MV and Final and Binding A0188/23NY.
Applied Aug 28, 2023 · issued Nov 2, 2023 · Permit 23 193734 HVA
- Inspections under way
New house · New building
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 23 193727 DEM, 23 116040 ZAP, 23 126353 MV and Final and Binding A0188/23NY.
Applied Aug 25, 2023 · issued Nov 2, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 23 193734 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 23 193727 DEM, 23 116040 ZAP, 23 126353 MV and Final and Binding A0188/23NY.
Applied Aug 25, 2023 · issued Nov 2, 2023 · Permit 23 193734 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 23 193727 DEM, 23 116040 ZAP, 23 126353 MV and Final and Binding A0188/23NY.
Applied Aug 25, 2023 · issued Nov 2, 2023 · Permit 23 193734 DRN
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish the existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 25, 2023 · issued Nov 7, 2023 · completed Oct 24, 2025 · 1 home removed · Permit 23 193727 DEM
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new two storey detached dwelling.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 11, 2023)
Filed Mar 23, 2023 · File A0188/23NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
1648-1670 Avenue Road and 405-407 Brookdale Avenue
9 storeys · 58 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
- Approved
1912-1914 Avenue Road and 238 Brooke Avenue
Residential
480 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Nov 7, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
320 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling in conjunction with the construction of a garden suite in the rear yard of the subject property.
110 m away · filed Aug 14, 2026 · Approved
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
Proposal to remove the 2 existing parking spaces. Previous related applications A0206/24NY and A0517/25NY. Please note, the application was deferred on July 23, 2026, to allow the Applicant to clarify purpose, intent, and provide supporting documentation.
220 m away · filed Jun 12, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
251 Elm Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling. Please note, a previous application (File # A0048/26NY) with respect to the subject property, was before the Committee of Adjustment on Thursday, March 26, 2026 which was refused.
180 m away · filed Apr 22, 2026 · Refused
251 Elm Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
180 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Refused
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To construct a third storey addition to the existing building in conjunction with a three-storey addition to the rear.
220 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
310 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling, with rear deck and basement walkout. Please note, this application was previously deferred by the Committee of Adjustment on January 8, 2026.
160 m away · filed Nov 13, 2025 · Approved
344 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
70 m away · filed Jun 11, 2025 · Approved
305 Deloraine Ave · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling.
120 m away · filed Mar 4, 2025 · Approved
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.